‘We’ve future-proofed’: how UK’s biggest car factory upgraded for EV revolution Nissan builds in capability to go fully electric at Sunderland plant amid scaling back of transition targets across Europe
UK government plays down reports of plan to bring EV sales target review forward Though minister had said ZEV mandate review would be completed ‘quickly as we can’, government confirms it won’t be published until 2027
Nissan begins production of new electric car in Sunderland Launch of third generation of Leaf follows investment of more than £450m into model, including £300m direct to UK
Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body Only 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routes
Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars Party would also abolish zero-emission vehicle mandate, cutting legal requirement on carmakers to sell EVs
Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss Jim Farley’s comments come as US manufacturer and Renault announce deal to make two smaller electric cars
Zipcar’s demise means people such as me are back in the slow lane – and stuck needing their own costly car The impending collapse of UK carsharing is an embarrassment for a government attempting to curb the dominance of cars, says writer Phineas Harper
Tesla launches cheaper version of Model 3 in Europe amid Musk sales backlash CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyers
Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehicles
Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents reveal
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date
Germany to urge EU to soften 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars Friedrich Merz to ask for series of exemptions in attempt to protect crisis-hit automotive industry
Budget 2025: your questions about your finances answered How will new tax rates and measures affect pensions, savings, car tax and more? We look into some individual queries
The chancellor’s growth mission is missing in action Businesses grumble about lack of ambition and urgency as Rachel Reeves continues to shy away from meaningful tax reform
‘Struggling to pay the bills’: Britons under pressure react to budget 2025 As they struggle with the cost of living, people weigh up whether Rachel Reeves’s measures will help them